MRI Principles

Mitchell MD, Donald G.; Cohen PhD, Mark

ISBN 10: 0721600247 / ISBN 13: 9780721600246

Published by Saunders, 2003

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Synopsis:

The New Edition of this popular, practical resource offers a lucid introduction to the principles of MRI, explaining in plain language the general principles of magnetism and nuclear magnetic resonance induction, and how this phenomenon can be used to generate and manipulate images for clinical use. A wealth of high-quality illustrations, complemented by concise text, enable readers to gain a solid understanding without requiring in-depth knowledge of physics and mathematics. And, each lists of essential points at the end of each chapter enable readers to test and hone their knowledge.

• Provides a clear understanding of the principles of MRI without assuming specialized knowledge of mathematics and physics.
  
• Features a practical, clinical focus that reflects current practice standards.
  
• Discusses how protocols change with each patient and procedure.
  
• Offers comparative examples, showing an image at different MRI parameters.

Incorporates new techniques for functional and physiologic imaging

Presents new techniques such as parallel functional imaging and a new method for filling k-space

Offers fresh perspectives from physicist and expert in neuroimaging, Mark Cohen, PhD

About the Author: Donald G. Mitchell, MD, Professor of Radiology, Director, Division of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; and Mark Cohen, PhD, Brain Mapping Division, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Bibliographic Details

Title: MRI Principles
Publisher: Saunders
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition